TribLive stories, Page 2022
Penguins call up Hollidaysburg’s Sam Lafferty, Andrew Agozzino
Injuries to centers Evgeni Malkin and Nick Bjugstad have opened the door for a Western Pennsylvania native to make his Pittsburgh Penguins debut. Hollidaysburg’s Sam Lafferty was one of the players the Penguins called up to fill in for Malkin and Bjugstad, who will be out “longer term” with lower-body...
Hydref Festival in Hampton highlighted by perfect fall weather
Perfect autumn weather helped make The Hydref - a Fall Festival and Market Faire, a success at the Depreciation Lands Museum on Oct. 5 in Hampton Township. Skilled 18th century re-enactors portrayed what life was like with demonstrations, entertainment, food, activities and more. Hydref, which means “autumn,” in Welsh, is...
What Bob Casey, Pat Toomey are saying about Trump’s Syria decision
President Trump’s decision to pull American troops from northeastern Syria ahead of an expected Turkish assault prompted swift reaction from Pennsylvania senators. U.S. Senator Bob Casey, D-Scranton “Kurdish forces have been a steadfast U.S. ally and President Trump has shamefully betrayed them. Thousands of Kurds died in the fight against...
Daily Download: Bald eagle euthanized; portable toilets burn; ‘Duck’ leads the SteelersVideo
Incinerated portable toilets, the Steelers’ third-string quarterback and a euthanized bald eagle top today’s Daily Download headlines. Each day, TribLIVE reporters and editors will break down the biggest news of the day, with video highlights of the people and places making headlines. Today, reporter Nicole Bramila discusses the eagle that...
John Dorfman: Diamondback, Oshkosh make the Casualty List
Stocks that are wounded often make the best buys. That’s why I compile a Casualty List each quarter of stocks that have landed in the market’s hospital — and that I think have outstanding potential to recover. The list you are about to read is the 66th one I’ve done...
Editorial: Esports self-sufficiency impressive
Sports isn’t necessarily what it used to be. That’s not a knock at the Pirates. A losing season is nothing new there. It’s not a crack about the Steelers’ struggles or the Penguins’ pains. It’s a reality of a major change in the sports world — whether you pay attention...
Freeport Area nixes idea of student activity fees
Freeport Area School Board shelved discussion of imposing fees of up to $75 for students participating in extracurricular activities. The administration examined charging students $50 for each extracurricular activity, including sports, or $75 for participation in unlimited activities. The fees would apply primarily to the district’s more than 1,000 secondary...
Crews remove stuck garbage truck with giant crane near Birmingham BridgeVideo
Crews used a large crane Monday night to lift an 80,000-pound garbage truck that got stuck earlier in the day after falling through a concrete parking area just off Fifth Avenue near the Birmingham Bridge in Pittsburgh. The complicated preparation and lift by Allegheny Crane Rental took more than eight...
Carlynton homecoming queen and king crowned
Carlynton School District celebrated homecoming Friday with a parade and football game at Honus Wagner Field. A semi-formal dance was held Saturday. This year’s theme was “Adventures in Wonderland.” Members of the 2019 homecoming court were Nick Cindrich, Erin Fox, Jada Lee, Makayla Linn, Dakota Mayfield, Dallas Paolino, Ainsley Pearce,...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden debate hit on Steelers QB Mason Rudolph, JuJu Smith-Schuster’s fumbleVideo
The players who have stepped into Antonio Brown’s and Le’Veon Bell’s shoes have fumbled things away for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the fumbling tendencies of JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Conner in light of the Steelers’ loss to the Ravens on Sunday — and Smith-Schuster’s overtime...
Animal Friends provides free straw for outdoor animals
To prepare for the cold months ahead, Animal Friends has straw ready and is offering free bags to anyone caring for outdoor animals, including feral and community cats. Bags of straw can be picked up at Animal Friends seven days a week. While Animal Friends encourages owners to keep pets...
Harpist featured in Sewickley concert series
Music Plus, the concert series at St. James Church, 200 Walnut St., Sewickley, presents harpist Marissa Knaub Avon at 3 p.m. Oct. 20. The concert will feature solo works as well as selections with flute and cello. A variety of styles will center around the theme of nature and life,...
Letter to the editor: Praise for Hempfield superintendent, board over homecoming tiff
Regarding the homecoming parade tiff between Hempfield Township Supervisor Doug Weimer and the Hempfield School Board (“Hempfield supervisor ‘upset’ at changes to school homecoming parade,” Sept. 26, TribLIVE): The board and Superintendent Tammy Wolicki are to be commended for their proactive approach to a highly volatile issue — exercising legitimate...
Letter to the editor: Public schools ‘cook books’
When I read letters such as Richard Patton’s (“Tom Wolf right to act on charter schools,” Sept. 25, TribLIVE), bragging about the graduation rates of charter versus public schools, I give out a sad sigh. The public schools have to “push through” students who cannot perform simple math. I have...
Letter to the editor: Whistleblower episode seems orchestrated
With that impeachment thing about collusion and/or obstruction not playing out so well, the libs seemed to have determined that a new tack was needed. They went to the closet, dusted off Mr. Anonymous, and changed his name to Mr. Whistleblower. Whatever they call him, you can be sure of...
Shippensburg Univeristy cancels classes as police seek students suspected in fatal shooting
SHIPPENSBURG — Shippensburg University, saying it was acting out of “an abundance of caution,” canceled classes beginning at 2 p.m. Monday after police said they were looking for two university students in connection with a fatal shooting Sunday night. State police identified Quentin Eric Furlow, 20, and Steve Wilson, 20,...
Leet woman opens Sewickley CBD shop
When Holly Teegarden started using CBD, or cannabidiol, to combat her anxiety, she felt a natural calm that she didn’t know before. Through online research, she became knowledgeable about the products and began telling all of her friends to try what she said is a life-changing treatment. She wanted to...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 7
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 7....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 7
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 7....
Leechburg’s CoCo Coffeehouse celebrates 8 years of businessVideo
Leechburg’s sole coffeehouse celebrates its eighth anniversary this month. CoCo Coffeehouse, located at 163 Market St., offers more than beans and brews — a goal of homemaker-turned-barista/owner Nikki Saxion. The bright and cozy cafe occupies an historic building and offers a casual hangout complete with exposed brick, antique tin ceiling,...
Students at South Hills schools learn to Chill
Shelly Meier, behavioral health school educator, colors a flower alongside two students at Pleasant Hills Middle School. Together, they trace their fingers along the petals as they practice taking deep breaths to stay calm and focused. “Breathe in. Now hold it. Then breathe out,” Meier reminds the two sixth-grade girls,...
Cool stationery elevates the handwritten note
We’re all emailing, texting and DM’ing as fast as our thumbs can type these days, but there’s also some Old School pushback. For many style-savvy communicators, handwritten notes are the thing. Whether it’s a follow-up thank you or a stand-alone communique conveying anything from warmth to wisdom, the humble notecard...
Eden Hall Upper Elementary named Green Ribbon School
A contingent from Eden Hall Upper Elementary School traveled to Washington, D.C., at the end of September to accept an award as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, but the work isn’t over. “This is a great achievement and a great honor for our building and a collective...
Hampton continues to investigate VFD merger
A merger of both of the volunteer fire departments in Hampton is looking like a reality, but it will take some time, say committee members working on the task. Hampton is serviced by both the North Hampton Fire Department and Hampton VFD 1, which are currently two separate organizations. Chief...
For Shaler North Hills Library’s ‘Miss Ing,’ serving others is her passion
The Rev. Ingrid Kalchthaler, known affectionately as “Miss Ing” to many, sees her jobs as Shaler North Hills Library’s (SNHL) youth services coordinator and North Hills Community Baptist Church’s pastoral care director as remarkably similar. “People are at the heart of both. Service is at the heart of both. And...
